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Uwatec Galileo 2 User Manual

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Galileo 2
(G2)
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Uwatec Galileo 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLCD
NitroxYes
pO2 max1.6 bar
Display Resolution320 x 240 pixels
Battery TypeCR2450
Wireless Air IntegrationYes
Multiple GasesYes
Digital CompassYes
BacklightYes
Water ActivationYes
Dive ModesAir, Nitrox, Gauge
Altitude AdjustmentYes
Depth Rating150 m
Display Size2.2 inches
Gas MixesUp to 3
Logbook Capacity100 hours profile at 4-second sampling rate

Summary

1. Introduction to the G2

1.1 Power concept and charging

Details on the G2's rechargeable Li-Ion battery and charging process.

1.2 Operating modes

Describes the four operating modes: Charging, Sleep, Surface, and Dive.

1.3 Switching on the G2

Instructions on how to power on the G2 and initial setup.

1.4 No-Dive warning

Explains the NO DIVE symbol and its implications.

1.5 No-Fly time

Details the no-fly time calculation and its importance.

1.6 SOS

Describes the SOS mode and its consequences.

1.6.1 Emergency information

How to add emergency information using LogTRAK.

1.7 Owner information

How to customize the time-of-day display with owner info.

1.8 Mounting and pairing the high pressure transmitter

Steps for physically mounting the transmitter onto a regulator.

1.9 SCUBAPRO Human Factor Diving™

Overview of patented underwater monitors for dive customization.

1.10 Turning off the G2

Instructions on how to manually power off the G2.

2. G2 SETTINGS AND MENUS

2.1 O2 settings

How to change gas content and partial pressure limits.

2.1.1 Recreational (factory setting)

Setting gas mix for normal one-tank diving (21-100% O2).

2.1.2 Multigas (PMG)

Enabling PMG for multi-gas diving.

2.1.3 Trimix

Enabling Trimix mode for gas content presentation.

2.1.4 CCR

Enabling CCR mode for rebreather diving.

2.1.5 MOD setting

Disabling the MOD setting.

2.2 Dive settings

Overview of dive settings and parameters.

2.2.1 MB level

Selecting preferred microbubble (MB) levels for dive safety.

2.2.2 Dive mode (Algorithm selection)

Choosing between Scuba, Gauge, and Apnea modes.

2.2.3 Safety stop timer

Editing safety stop timer duration and start mode.

2.2.4 ppO2 max

Setting the maximum limit for oxygen partial pressure.

2.2.5 Water type

Adjusting for salt or fresh water for depth measurement.

2.2.6 Nitrox reset time

Presetting a default time to reset to air after a nitrox dive.

2.2.7 Max surface time

Allowing short surface orientations while logging a single dive.

2.2.8 OTU settings

Information and settings for Oxygen Toxicity Units (OTUs).

2.2.9 All-silent mode

Activating stealth mode to disable audible alarms.

2.2.10 Sidemount

Enabling Sidemount mode for two-tank diving.

2.2.11 CCR

Enabling CCR mode for rebreather diving.

2.2.12 Trimix

Enabling Trimix mode for gas content presentation.

2.2.13 PDIS

Enabling Profile Dependent Intermediate Stops (PDIS).

2.2.14 PMG

Enabling Predictive Multigas (PMG) for multiple tanks.

2.3 Apnea dive

Settings for the Apnea dive mode.

2.3.1 Setting the maximum dual depth alarm

Setting dual depth alarms for Apnea mode.

2.3.2 Setting the depth incremental warning

Setting incremental depth warnings for Apnea mode.

2.3.3 Setting the dive time interval warning

Setting dive time interval warnings for Apnea mode.

2.3.4 Setting the surface interval warning

Setting surface interval warnings for Apnea mode.

2.3.5 Setting the ascent speed alarm

Setting ascent speed alarms for Apnea mode.

2.3.6 Low HR alarm

Setting low heart rate alarms for Apnea mode.

2.3.7 Water density

Adjusting water density for Apnea diving.

2.4 Digital compass

Settings related to the digital compass.

2.4.1 Use compass

Launching the compass screen.

2.4.2 Auto-off time

Setting compass timeout or push-on/push-off.

2.4.3 Declination

Setting magnetic declination for compass accuracy.

2.5 Altimeter

Checking and adjusting current elevation.

2.6 Warning settings

Customizing which warnings to have active.

2.6.1 Maximum dive depth warning

Setting the maximum dive depth warning value.

2.6.2 CNS O2=75%

Warning when CNS O2 reaches 75%.

2.6.3 No stop time = 2 min

Warning when no-stop time reaches 2 minutes.

2.6.4 Entering deco

Warning when first mandatory decompression stop appears.

2.6.5 Maximum dive time warning

Setting the maximum dive time warning.

2.6.6 Tank pressure

Warning when tank pressure reaches a defined level.

2.6.7 RBT = 3 min

Warning when Remaining Bottom Time (RBT) drops to 3 minutes.

2.6.8 Pressure signal

Warning for lost wireless tank pressure signal.

2.6.9 Entering level stops

Warning when no longer in the MB no-stop phase.

2.6.10 MB stop ignored

Warning if a depth shallower than required MB stop is reached.

2.6.11 MB level reduced

Warning when MB level is reduced due to ascent.

2.6.12 LO no stop time = 2 min

Warning when LO no-stop time reaches 2 minutes with active MB level.

2.6.13 Entering deco at LO

Warning when about to enter decompression with active MB level.

2.7 Clock settings

Changing time, format, date, and time zone.

7.1 Wake-up alarm

Setting a wake-up alarm.

7.2 Time

Setting time format, time, and date.

7.3 Time zone

Adjusting time zone settings.

2.8 Other settings

Accessing device info, gas integration, backlight, etc.

8.1 Device information

Displays device ID, hardware, software, and battery level.

8.2 Gas integration

Editing gas integration related settings.

8.2.1 Tank reserve

Setting the tank reserve pressure limit.

8.2.2 RBT = 0min

Selecting RBT 0min as warning or alarm.

8.2.3 Breathing sensitivity

Adjusting workload calculation sensitivity.

8.2.4 Bar graph

Replacing oxygen bar graph with tank pressure graphic.

8.2.5 Gas summary

Overview of paired tank pressures and content.

8.2.6 Pairing

Pairing the G2 with nearby tank transmitters.

8.3 Backlight duration

Setting the active backlight duration.

8.4 Backlight intensity

Adjusting backlight intensity and adaptive backlight.

8.5 Water contacts

Turning water contacts on or off for automatic power-on.

8.6 Factory settings

Reverting all settings to original factory defaults.

8.7 Feature upgrade

Installing or uninstalling features.

8.8 Software update

Installing software updates for the G2.

8.9 Format flash disk

Formatting the G2's flash disk.

2.9 Personalization

Settings for customization like screen, language, owner info.

9.1 Screen configuration

Selecting screen layout (Light, Classic, Full, Graphical).

9.2 Language

Setting the language for displayed texts.

9.3 Start-up picture

Choosing a personalized picture for the start-up screen.

9.4 Units

Setting preferred units for depth, temperature, and pressure.

9.5 Workload

Estimating workload based on heart rate/breathing for dive calculations.

9.6 Show owner info

Viewing owner information entered via LogTRAK.

9.7 Emergency info

Viewing emergency information entered via LogTRAK.

9.8 Display color

Selecting different display color combinations.

2.10 Pictures

Viewing saved pictures in the G2's memory.

2.11 Dive planner

Planning the next dive based on body's nitrogen saturation.

2.11.1 No-stop plan

Planning a no-stop dive, adding surface interval time.

2.11.2 Decompression plan

Planning a decompression dive, editing dive time and stops.

2.12 Help

Accessing FAQs and manual summaries.

2.13 Bluetooth

Activating and configuring Bluetooth communication.

2.14 Logbook

Reading the logbook and dive statistics.

2.14.1 Apnea logs

Organizing and viewing Apnea dive logs.

3. DIVING WITH THE G2

3.1 Dive mode at surface

How the dive mode screen appears on the surface.

3.1.1 Recreational (factory setting)

Display appearance in recreational mode after a dive.

3.1.2 PMG

Display appearance in PMG mode.

3.1.3 Trimix

Gas content display in Trimix mode.

3.1.4 Sidemount

Tank pressure and content display in Sidemount mode.

3.1.5 CCR

Display appearance in CCR mode.

3.1.6 Surface interval, no dive and CNS% counters

Display of surface interval, no-dive, and CNS% counters.

3.2 Button functions while diving

Summary of button functions across different dive modes.

3.3 Altitude diving

Overview of altitude diving and warnings after a dive.

3.3.1 Altitude classes and altitude warnings after a dive

Explains altitude classes and warnings related to altitude.

3.3.2 Altitude and the decompression algorithm

How altitude affects the decompression algorithm.

3.3.3 Prohibited altitude

Advises on safe altitude classes to reach after a dive.

3.3.4 Decompression dives in mountain lakes

Decompression procedures for mountain lake dives.

3.4 Diving with nitrox

Explanation of nitrox diving and oxygen toxicity effects.

3.4.1 Technical diving

Requirements and considerations for technical diving.

3.4.2 Diving with multiple gas mixtures

How the G2 handles multiple gas mixtures.

3.5 Warnings and alarms

Overview of potentially dangerous situations and alerts.

3.5.1 Warning settings

Modifying warning settings (audible, visual, both, off).

3.5.2 Maximum depth

Warning trigger for exceeding maximum depth.

3.5.3 CNS O2 = 75%

Warning when CNS O2 reaches 75%.

3.5.4 No-Stop time = 2 min

Warning when no-stop time reaches 2 minutes.

3.5.5 Entering decompression

Warning when first mandatory decompression stop appears.

3.5.6 Dive time

Setting maximum dive time warnings.

3.5.7 Tank pressure

Warning when tank pressure reaches a defined level.

3.5.8 RBT = 3 min

Warning when Remaining Bottom Time (RBT) drops to 3 minutes.

3.5.9 Pressure signal

Warning for lost wireless tank pressure signal.

3.5.10 Entering level stops

Warning when no longer in the MB no-stop phase.

3.5.11 MB stop ignored

Warning if a depth shallower than required MB stop is reached.

3.5.12 MB level reduced

Warning when MB level is reduced due to ascent.

3.5.13 LO no stop time = 2 min

Warning when LO no-stop time reaches 2 minutes with active MB level.

3.5.14 Entering deco at LO

Warning when about to enter decompression with active MB level.

3.6 Alarms

Overview of critical alarms requiring immediate action.

3.7 Ascent rate

Information on ideal ascent rates and warnings.

3.7.1 MOD/ppO2

Warnings for exceeding MOD or ppO2 limits.

3.7.2 CNS O2 = 100%

Warning for danger of oxygen toxicity when CNS O2 reaches 100%.

3.7.3 Tank reserve pressure reached

Alarm triggered when tank reserve pressure limit is reached.

3.7.4 Missed decompression stop

Alarm for ascending above a required decompression stop.

3.7.5 RBT = 0 min

Warning/alarm when RBT reaches 0 minutes.

3.7.6 Low battery

Warning for low battery status, preventing dives.

3.8 Display information

Details on displayed information during a dive.

3.8.1 Display configuration during the dive

Selecting screen layout options (Light, Classic, Full, Graphical).

3.9 Diving with MB levels

Understanding and using microbubble (MB) levels for dive safety.

3.9.1 Comparison of dives with MB level LO and MB level L5

Compares dive profiles with different MB levels.

3.10 PDIS (Profile Dependent Intermediate Stop)

Explanation of Profile Dependent Intermediate Stops.

3.10.1 Introduction to PDIS

Explains the purpose and benefit of PDIS.

3.10.2 How does PDIS work?

Details the mathematical decompression model behind PDIS.

3.10.4 Diving with PDIS

How PDIS is displayed and used during a dive.

3.11 Gauge mode

Using the G2 in Gauge mode for depth, time, and temp monitoring.

3.12 Apnea mode

Using the G2 for advanced Apnea diving.

4. G2 ACCESSORIES

4.1 Bungee arm strap

Alternative mounting strap for thick wetsuits.

4.2 Wireless high pressure transmitter

Using Smart series transmitters for tank pressure monitoring.

4.3 Skin temperature heart rate belt

Features of the SCUBAPRO heart rate belt.

4.4 Bluetooth USB stick

Requirements for PC Bluetooth connectivity.

5. INTERFACES FOR THE G2 AND AN INTRODUCTION TO LOGTRAK

5.1 Charging and using the G2 with a USB interface

Connecting the G2 to a charger or PC/Mac via USB.

5.2 Bluetooth

Enabling and configuring Bluetooth for communication.

5.2.1 Connecting the G2 with LogTRAK

Steps to connect the G2 with LogTRAK via USB or Bluetooth.

5.2.2 Download dive profiles

Transferring G2 logbook data to PC/Mac via LogTRAK.

5.2.3 Changing warnings/settings on the G2, and reading computer info

Modifying settings and reading computer info via LogTRAK.

5.2.4 USB flash disk operations

Managing files on the G2's flash disk using PC/Mac.

6. TAKING CARE OF YOUR G2

6.1 Format flash disk

Formatting the G2's flash disk.

6.2 Technical information

Specifications for operating altitude, depth, clock, etc.

6.3 Maintenance

Recommendations for routine maintenance and care.

6.4 Replacing the battery in transmitter

Steps for replacing the battery in the high-pressure transmitter.

7.1 Replacing the battery in Heart Rate Belt

Steps for replacing the battery in the Heart Rate Belt.

7.1 Warranty

Details of the G2's 2-year warranty coverage.

8. GLOSSARY

AMD

Absolute Minimum Depth definition.

AVG

Average depth definition.

CNS O2

Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity definition.

DESAT

Desaturation time definition.

Dive time

Definition of time spent below 0.8m/3ft.

Gas

Refers to the main gas set for the algorithm.

Local time

Definition of time in the local time zone.

Max depth

Maximum depth attained during the dive.

MB

Microbubble definition.

MB level

SCUBAPRO's customizable algorithm levels.

MOD

Maximum Operating Depth definition.

Nitrox

Definition of oxygen-nitrogen mixes with >21% oxygen.

NO FLY

Minimum time to wait before flying after a dive.

No-stop time

Time to stay at current depth for direct ascent.

O2

Oxygen.

O2%

Oxygen concentration used in calculations.

PDIS

Profile Dependent Intermediate Stop definition.

ppO2

Partial pressure of oxygen definition.

ppO2 max

Maximum allowed ppO2 value.

Press

Act of pressing a button.

Press-and-hold

Act of pressing and holding a button.

INT.

Surface interval definition.

SOS mode

Consequence of not respecting mandatory decompression.

Stopwatch

Stopwatch function definition.

Switch depth

Depth to switch gas mixture.

UTC

Universal Time Coordinated definition.

TAT

Total Ascent Time definition.

RBT

Remaining Bottom Time definition.

CCR

Closed Circuit Rebreather definition.

Trimix

Definition of a gas mixture containing O2, He, N2.

PMG

Predictive Multi Gas definition.

OTU

Oxygen Toxicity Unit definition.

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